Hi, NewsWrap for September 26, 2023

26-September-2023: NAAS, PAAS Joined Forces for Agricultural Advancement, Kocoatrait Launches Dark Chocolates, Cauvery River, Tomato Price Crashes

26 September 2023

  • NAAS, PAAS Joined Forces for Agricultural Advancement at Interactive Session

    The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) hosted an interactive meeting with the Presidents of the Professional Societies of Agricultural Sciences in India, organized with the goal of establishing a strong and collaborative partnership between NAAS and the Professional Association of Agricultural Societies (PAAS) in various scientific and academic endeavours. This interactive meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode at the ICAR Conference Room, second floor, NASC Complex, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Opposite Todapur, New Delhi, and brought together esteemed participants from across the agricultural landscape.

  • Kocoatrait Launches Dark Chocolates Help In Managing managing Blood Pressure And Antioxidants

    To commemorate World Heart Day on September 29, Kocoatrait Sustainable Chocolates, an acclaimed and environmentally conscious luxury chocolate brand committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, zero waste practices, and inclusivity, is excited to introduce its latest assortment of dark chocolates. These chocolates contain the same percentage of cocoa as those examined in various scientific investigations exploring the potential health benefits of dark chocolate, such as managing blood pressure and the presence of antioxidants. While Kocoatrait refrains from making explicit health claims, it presents chocolates that align with the cocoa content used in scientific research, skillfully crafting them into a delightful range of confections. 

  • Cauvery River to Safeguard Tamil Nadu’s Kuruvai Paddy Fields

    The government of Tamil Nadu has expressed its optimism in safeguarding the standing Kuruvai paddy crop in the state by utilizing the Cauvery River water released from Karnataka. This development comes amid protests in Karnataka, where the Congress-led government has been instructed by the Supreme Court to release 5,000 cusecs of water daily until September 27, following the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). In response, protests have erupted in Tamil Nadu, with farmers demanding the release of Cauvery water to support their agricultural activities.

  • Sudhakar Rao Desai Voted Back as President of Vegetable Oil Producers' Association

    Sudhakar Rao Desai has been re-elected as the President of the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) during their 46th annual general meeting. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Emami Agrotech Ltd. Desai has a notable track record in the industry, having previously served on the Organising Committee of Globe Oil and as a member of the Product Committee of Commodity Exchanges in India. He has also held the position of Director at the Bombay Commodity Exchange. Joining him in key leadership roles are Amrendra Mishra, the Managing Director of ADM India, and V.K. Jain, Vice-President of Patanjali Foods, who have been elected as Vice-Presidents of IVPA.

  • Rs 200 To Rs 10: Tomato Farmers In Tears As Tomato Price Crashes

    Tomato Prices have been reduced from Rs 200 to Rs 10. The Horticultural Department and the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) are attributing the sharp drop in tomato prices to two main factors: a significant influx of tomatoes into the market and reduced demand from other states. This situation has had a dramatic impact on tomato farmers, with extreme fluctuations in prices occurring within just two months. In July, the price of tomatoes soared to Rs 200/kg in the retail market, leading many farmers to switch to tomato cultivation. However, hotels and households began to avoid buying tomatoes at such high prices. Now, tomatoes are being sold for a mere Rs 10/kg and this has left farmers in tears and disheartened.

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26 September 2023

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